PC Reviews

12May

By Alfie B-SmithNo Comments

Before We Leave Review

Before We Leave, a non-violent city building/4X strategy game developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by the folks at Team17, this a great take on the modern-day city builder games. Prepare to be soaked in by just how engaging this game can be, and it is out now on Steam! BEFORE WE LEAVE - DON’T FORGET ME, PEEPS! I am a fan of a good city builder game, exceptionally engaging, chilled builders, where you can just get lost in the game and create something unique. Before We Leave one that looked interesting with its hexagonal spaces for creating and just its overall look, read on to find out how I get on. Gameplay You will find yourself in awe when you see your first planet devouring space whale. However, the game, in its entirety, is non-violent. You are managing a colony o...

12May

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews

Sockventure Review

Today I bring you my review of Sockventure. Sockventure is developed by Nighthouse Games and published by Versus Evil. It is a very challenging 2D platform game with similarities in gameplay to games such as Celeste and Sir Lovelot. You can buy Sockventure on Steam now. Sockventure Review - Washing Machines Live Longer With Socks Gone! So, with those two games in mind, did I overcome the difficulties of Sockventure? Continue reading to find out! If you like this review, please drop a comment down below. You can also check out my previous review here, where I wrote up my thoughts on Resident Evil Village. Gameplay The story of Sockventure sees "The Kid" being requested by his mother to make himself useful and do some laundry. Soon enough his imagination runs wild and we're playing as a ...

10May

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Demeo – Quest 2 Review

Demeo is a Fantasy RPG game from Resolution Games that allows you and up to 3 other friends to take on monster infested dungeons....ALL IN VR!!! Available on the Quest 2 and on PCVR through Steam VR right now, and coming soon to Rift and also to non VR through Steam. Resolution Games has given us an experience that will stay with you for a long time. An experience that you WILL struggle to survive on your own. Is Demeo The New Dungeon Master Are you looking to join a merry band of explorers and journey into the depths of a monster infestive dungeon? Well, leave us a comment below! Gameplay If you have seen any footage of Demeo then you will know that it is a cooperative dungeon exploration game, with a sprinkle of monsters. When I say sprinkle, obviously I mean that the whole monste...

10May

By StuartNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Star Wars Pinball VR – Quest 2 Review

If anyone has played any of the Star Wars tables on Pinball FX3, you will know that Zen Studios has a habit of creating well-detailed tables for you to get lost in. However, with Star Wars Pinball VR on the Quest, PSVR, and through SteamVR you are given a full-blooded game that you can quite easily lose many many hours playing. So join me as I venture into a galaxy far far away, and enter the world of Star Wars Pinball VR. Star Wars Pinball VR is a Force to be reckoned with Have you played Star Wars Pinball VR? Do you have a favourite table? Leave us a comment down below. Gameplay If you have ever played a pinball game in your life then you will sort of know what to expect from Star Wars Pinball VR. In essence, it accurately recreates what you would experience in real life. Checking ou...

6May

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition Review

Metro Exodus, the final part of the Metro video game trilogy. Based on the world created by Dmitry Glukhovsky's series of novels starting with Metro 2033. Glukhovsky also collaborated in developing the games. Part of a franchise including a Metro 2033 board game released in 2011 and a planned feature film. Continuing Artyom's story in this post-apocalyptic version of the world where nuclear war devastated the world and led to various monsters coming into existence. As well different factions including Communists, Neo-Nazis, neutral groups to gangs of bandits. Metro Exodus definitely got my tikhar going! Having never played any of the previous Metro titles I was extremely dubious about picking this up. Would I appreciate a storyline partway through? Also what have I missed out on already?...

Gas Station Simulator: Prologue – Early Days Review

6May

By Alfie B-SmithNo Comments

PC Reviews

Gas Station Simulator: Prologue – Early Days Review

Gas Station Simulator: Prologue - Early Days is a casual simulation game currently in development by Drago Entertainment and Movie Games. This release is a little snippet of what we expect in the second quarter of this year when the game is released. This prologue - early days is a welcomed introduction. Gas Station Simulator: Prologue - Early Days story is around an inherited plot of land that comes with a gas station that has fallen to disrepair. Since you have inherited this land, it is now up to you to renovate it. The early day's demo is available to download now, for free GAS STATION SIMULATOR: PROLOGUE - EARLY DAYS, ANYONE GOT GAS? Gameplay I touched on the general storyline briefly in the intro. However, you soon get introduced to your Uncle, who lends you some money to get th...

6May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Maskmaker Review – Somebody Stop Me!

Imagine if there was a game that let you experience the thrill of donning a magical mask similar to Stanley Ipkiss! Well, thanks to French devs Innerspace VR you now can in Maskmaker. Published by MWM Interactive this VR game really is something else! Maskmaker P.A.R.T Why? Cos I gotta! VR is forever becoming more groundbreaking. Read on to see what I thought Maskmaker and make sure to send us your comments if you have had a chance to play it! Gameplay In a nutshell, Maskmaker is a VR puzzle adventure game. The game is available on PSVR, Oculus, SteamVR, and Viveport. I played via SteamVR using the virtual desktop to my Oculus Quest 2. Beginning as an apprentice in a small mask shop your quest starts here. The movement controls are typical for a VR game and allow both tele...

In Retrospect Preview – Where Will Your Life Take You?

4May

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

In Retrospect Preview – Where Will Your Life Take You?

In Retrospect by devs Paper Salamander Games is a side-scrolling 16-bit inspired music action platform game that uses your life to create the levels. Currently, in demo form over on Steam, this is certainly not the usual run-of-the-mill get from start to finish game that I was expecting. In Retrospect delves deep into your soul! If you have had a chance to play the demo, let us know what you think in the comments section below! Gameplay At the start of In Retrospect you wake up in a heavenly looking place whereby you are asked and reassured by another character, named Dee, as to how you are. What ensues is a number of fairly easy levels as you learn the basic controls of the game. Your character is continually moving forward, leaving you to time jumps and glides in order to avoi...

28Apr

By Hunter Mooney1 Comment

PC Reviews

CryoFall Review – Minecraft…IN SPACE

What do you get when you combine Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, and Minecraft, all set in the far reaches of the galaxy, you get Cryofall. After the release of Atomic Torch Studio's first open-world sci-fi game VoidExpanse, they introduce to us their new creation in the science fiction genre. On an unknown planet, you take control of a player of any likeness you choose and set out on a journey to build and conquer. CryoFall - The game where you can mine for treasure and build epic houses but run away at the slightest sign of danger I have never played any games like this before and I feel like this is a good introduction, especially coming from a sci-fi fan like me. Since this is an indie company's third game, I wanted to give them some slack. They're new to this so I don't want to be to...

Out of Line Preview – Sharp Visuals, Sharper Puzzles.

28Apr

By PaulNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Out of Line Preview – Sharp Visuals, Sharper Puzzles.

Out of Line is an upcoming 2D side-scrolling puzzle game developed by Nerd Monkeys and published by Haninh Games. It is due out on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch this year. Playing through the preview the game gave me Inside/Limbo vibes in a big way. I dare say that if you enjoyed those games, this is going to be a must-play for you when it releases. Out of Line - Exploring, San's memory. Play as San as he attempts to escape the factory he once called home. Judging from the trailer, the story will revolve around uncovering memories and discovering the truth about who you are as you journey eventually, hopefully, to freedom. Gameplay In Out of Line, San's primary talent is a spear throw. Along with the standard sideways movement and jump, your puzzle-solving is achieved via a combo o...